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March 19, 2021 By Administrator
Electrical symbols or electronic circuits are virtually represented by circuit diagrams. There are some standard
symbols to represent the components in a circuits. This article gives some of the frequently used symbols for
drawing the circuits. There are many electrical and electronic schematic symbols are used to signify basic electronic
or electrical device. These are mostly we used for draw circuit diagrams.
Below are different kind of symbols we mentioned category wise. Hope this information will helps to understand
clearly.
Wires
Switches
Sources
Ground
Resistor
Variable Resistor
Capacitor
Inductors
Diodes
Transistor
Logic Gates
Amplifiers
Antenna
Transformer
Miscellaneous
Electrical Symbols & Electronic Symbols
WIRES
Wires
Represents a conductor that conducts
electrical current. Also called a power
line or electric line or wire.
Input Bus Line
Represents a bus for input or incoming
data.
Bus Line
Represents a number of conductors
joined together to form a bus wire.
SWITCHES
Push Button (Normally Open)
This switch is in ON state when the
button is pressed otherwise it is in OFF
state.
SPDT Switch
Single pole double throw is abbreviated
as SPDT. This switch allows the current
to flow in any one of the two directions
by adjusting its position.
Relay Switch
This represents the relay switch. This can
control the AC Loads using the DC
voltage applied to the coil.
SOURCES
AC Supply
This represents AC supply in the circuit.
Controlled current Source
It is a dependent current source. Usually
depends on other sources (voltage or
current).
Multi Cell Battery
Combination of multiple single cell
batteries or a single large cell battery.
The voltage is usually higher.
Wave Generators
Sinusoidal Generator
Represents sine wave generator.
GROUND SYMBOLS
Ground
It is equivalent to theoretical 0V and is
used as zero potential reference. It is the
potential of perfectly conducting earth.
RESISTOR SYMBOLS
Fixed Resistor
It is a device that opposes the flow of
current in a circuit. These two symbols
are used to represent fixed resistor.
VARIABLE RESISTOR
Rheostat
It is a two terminal variable resistor.
They are generally used to control the
current in the circuit. Generally used in
tuning circuits and power control
applications like heaters, ovens etc
Varistor
It is a Voltage Dependent Resistor. It has
non-linear current-voltage
characteristics. Generally used in circuit
protection from voltage surges and
excessive transient voltages.
Tapped resistor
A wire-wound type fixed resistor with
one or more terminals along its length.
Generally used in voltage divider
applications.
CAPACITOR SYMBOLS
Non Polarized Capacitor
Capacitor stores the charge in the form
of electrical energy. These two symbols
are used for non-polarized capacitor.
Non-polarized capacitors are big in size
with small capacitance. They can be
used in both AC and DC circuits.
Feed through Capacitor
They provide low impedance path to
ground for high frequency signals
INDUCTORS
Iron Core Inductor
These are used as substitutes to ferrite
core inductors. Ferrite core or
Ferromagnetic inductors have high
permeability and require air gap to
reduce it. Iron powdered core inductors
have this air gap integrated.
Variable Inductors
Movable ferrite magnetic core variable
inductors are most common. The
inductance is varied by sliding the core
in or out of the coil.
DIODES
Pn Junction Diode
A PN junction diode allows the current to
flow only in forward bias condition.
These diodes can be used in clipping and
clamping circuits , as rectifiers in dc
circuits etc.
Led
Light emitting diode is similar to PN
junction diode but they emit energy in
the form of light instead of heat. These
are mostly used in indication , lightening
applications.
Schottky Diode
It represents Schottky diode. It has low
forward voltage drop and it can switch
rapidly. Used in voltage clamping,
rectifiers, reverse current and discharge
protection
Constant Current Diode
Also called as Current Limiting Diode or
Current Regulating Diode. It limits the
current to a specified maximum value.
TRANSISTOR SYMBOLS
NPN
It is made of combination of P-type
semiconductor between two N-type
semiconductors. It is switched ON when
the base-emitter junction is forward
biased. They are commonly used for
amplifying and switching applications.
JFET
N- Channel JFET
N-channel JFET is made by n-type silicon
bars which form two PN junctions at the
side. Majority charge carriers here are
electrons.
MOSFET
Enhancement MOSFET
The enhancement mode MOSFET has
positive gate operation. It induces
negative charges into the n-channel and
thus number of negative charges
increases, enhancing the channel
conductivity.
Phototransistor
The photo transistor converts the light
energy falling on it to its corresponding
electrical energy. This can be used in
light sensing applications.Base is left
disconnected as light is used to enable
the flow of current.
LOGIC GATES
And Gate
This is the basic gate and it implements
logical conjunction. The output of the
AND gate is high, only if both the inputs
are high otherwise both are low.
Nor Gate
NOR gate is a not OR gate. Output of this
gate is high, if both the inputs are Low,
otherwise it is High.
Exnor
This gate implements negation of EXOR
logic. The output of this gate is high ,
only if the two inputs are identical.
Flip Flop
Flip flop is the also
a memory element but this is a
synchronous device. The figure below
shows the basic D-flip-flop.
AMPLIFIERS
Basic Amplifier
An amplifier is a device that amplifies a
relatively small input signal i.e. it
increases the power of the signal. They
are used in communication systems,
audio devices etc
ANTENNA
Antenna
This symbol belongs to Aerial or
Antenna. It converts electrical power into
radio waves. It is used in wireless
communication to transmit or receive
the signals.
TRANSFORMER
Transformer
Transformer is the basic element that
transfers energy in one circuit to the
other circuit through electromagnetic
induction. They are generally used in
electric power applications to increase
or decrease the voltage of AC current.
Step Up Transformer
The no. of turns in secondary winding is
more than that of primary winding. The
output voltage is higher than input
voltage. Significantly used in inverters.
MISCELLANEOUS
Buzzer
Connected Wires
Represents the connection of two
conductors. Dot shows the junction point.
Output Bus Line
Represents a bus for output or outgoing
data.
Push Button (Normally Closed)
This switch is initially in ON state. This goes
to OFF state when it is released.
DPST Switch
Double pole single throw is abbreviated as
DPST. This switch can drive two circuits at a
time.
DC Supply
This represents the DC power supply. It
applies DC supply to the circuit.
Controlled Voltage Source
It is a dependent voltage source. Usually
depends on other sources (voltage or
current).
Pulse Generator
Represents pulse or square wave generator.
Signal Ground
It is a reference point from which the signal
is measured. There may be several signal
grounds in a circuit due to the voltage drops
in a circuit.
Preset
It is a mini variable resistor. It is also called
Trimmer Resistor or Trim Pot. The resistance
is adjusted with rotary control present on
top of it with the help of a screw driver. They
are used to adjust the sensitivity of the
circuit like temperature or light.
Magneto Resistor
They are also called as Magnetic Dependent
Resistors (MDR). The resistance of magneto
resistor varies according to the external
magnetic field strength. They are used in
electronic compass, ferrous material
detection, position sensors etc.
Attenuator
It is a device used to lower the power of a
signal. They are made from simple voltage
dividers and hence can be classified in the
family of the resistors.
Polarized Capacitor
Polarized capacitors are small in size but
have high capacitance. They are used in DC
circuits. They can be used as filters, for
bypassing or passing low frequency signals.
Variable Capacitor
The capacitance of the variable capacitor can
be adjusted by turning the knob. They are
widely used to adjust the frequency , that is
for tuning.
Ferrite Core Inductors
Core material, in this type of inductors is
made of ferrite material. These are mostly
used to suppress the interference of
electromagnetic waves.
Zener Diode
In forward bias condition, it acts as normal
diode and allows current. It also allows
current to flow in reverse bias condition
when the voltage reaches a certain break-
down point. Generally used in voltage
regulator and over voltage protection
circuits.
Varactor Diode
Varactor diode is called varicap or variable
capacitance diode. The capacitance of this
diode varies according to the applied input
voltage. This is used in frequency controlled
oscillators , frequency multipliers etc.
Tunnel Diode
This is also known as Esaki diode.It can
switch very fastly and can perform well in
micro wave frequency range. This is used in
oscillator circuits and micro wave circuits.
Laser Diode
The laser diode is similar to light emitting
diode. The active region is formed in intrinsic
region in PIN structure. Laser diodes find its
applications in laser printing, laser scanning
etc.
PNP
It is made of combination of N-type
semiconductor between two P-type
semiconductors. It is switched ON when the
base-emitter junction is reverse biased.
These are used for amplifying and switching
applications.
P-Channel JFET
P-Channel JFET is made by p-type silicon bar
which forms two PN junctions at the side.
Majority charge carriers here are holes.
Depletion MOSFET
The depletion mode has negative gate
operation. This decreases the width of the
depletion layer.
Photo Darlington
Photo Darlington Transistor is similar to
phototransistor with very high gain and
sensitivity
Or Gate
The OR gate implements logical
disjunction.The output is high if any one of
the inputs is high.
Not Gate
Inverter or NOT gate implements logical
negation. This gate inverts the input.
Buffer
It is an audio signaling device. Generally
used in alarms, timers and for confirmation
messages.
Operational Amplifier
Operational Amplifier (Op Amp) is a voltage
amplifier with very high gain. The input is
differential. They are used in
instrumentation devices, signal processing,
control systems etc
Loop Antenna
Loop antenna is named after its loop like
shape of wire or other electrical conductor.
They are used as receiving antennas in low
frequency range.
Iron Core
Uses a piece of magnetic material as core.
Generally Ferro magnetic metals like iron are
used. The core has high permeability and is
used to confine the magnetic field.
Step Down Transformer
The no. of turns in secondary winding is less
than that of primary winding. The output
voltage is lesser than input voltage. It is
widely used in low power applications.
Loud Speaker
Unconnected Wires
Represents two unconnected
wires/conductors.
Terminal
Represents start or end point.
SPST Switch
Single pole single throw is
abbreviated as SPST. This acts as
ON/OFF switch. Poles define the
number of circuits it can be
connected to and throws defines the
number of positions that a pole
connects.
DPDT Switch
Double pole double throw is the full
form of DPDT. This can connect the
four circuits by changing the position.
Constant Current Source
The symbol represents an
independent current source which
delivers constant current.
Single Cell Battery
This provides supply to the circuit.
Triangular Wave
Represents triangular wave
generator.
Chassis Ground
It acts as a barrier between user and
the circuit and prevents electric
shock.
Thermistor
It is a temperature sensitive resistor.
They are used in temperature
sensing, current limiting circuits, over-
current protection circuits etc.
LDR
They are also called as Photo
Resistors. The resistance of LDR
varies with the intensity of the light
incident on it. They are generally used
in light sensing applications.
Memristor
The resistance of memristor is varied
according to the direction of flow of
charge. Memristors can be used in
signal processing, logic/computation,
non-volatile memory etc.
Electrolytic Capacitor
Almost all electrolytic capacitors are
polarized and hence used in DC
circuits
Center Tapped Inductors
These are used in coupling of signals,
Photodiode
Photodiode detects the light energy
and converts it into current or voltage
by a mechanism called photoelectric
effect. These are used in CD players ,
Cameras etc.
Shockley Diode
This is a four layer diode. This had
fast switching operation and hence is
used in switching applications.
Thyristor
It consists of four layers of alternating
P and N materials. They act as
bistable switches and are used in
circuits where high voltages and
currents are involved.
Darlington Transistor
This configuration produces high
current gain. They are used in power
regulators, output stages of audio
amplifiers, display drivers etc.
Nand Gate
It is complement of AND gate. The
output is low only when both the
inputs are high, otherwise it is high.
Exor
This gate implements exclusive OR
logic. The output of this gate is high ,if
both the inputs are different.
Tri-State Buffer
Similar to a normal buffer but with a
control signal. In case of active high
buffer, it operates normally only
when control signal is 1. In case of
active low buffer, it operates normally
only when control signal is 0.
Dipole Antenna
It is most widely used
antenna.Generally used in set-top TV,
shortwave transmission and FM
receivers.
Center Tapped
The center tapped transformer has its
secondary winding divided into two
parts with same number of turns in
each part. This results in two
individual output voltages across two
line ends. Used in rectifier circuits.
Light Bulb
 This is also an audio device. The electrical The symbol represents the light bulb.
This is sound producing device. This signal is converted into sound signal here. The bulb glows when required voltage
produces buzz sound when the voltage is applied.
is applied.

Motor Fuse

Symbol represents the fuse that protects the

This converts the electric energy to circuit from over current.
mechanical energy.

Crystal Oscillator ADC DAC

Analog to Digital converter is used convert Digital to Analog converter is used to

Used to generate clock signal of very analog signals (usually voltage) to digital convert digital code to analog signals.
precise frequency. values.

Thermocouple

It is used to measure temperature.

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